Director, Harwood Museum of Art

The Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico, located in
Taos, New Mexico, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director. This
position will be based at the Harwood Museum located at 238 Ledoux St. in Taos,
New Mexico. The successful candidate will be responsible for an annual budget
of more than $1,000,000, a staff of 7 full time and over 15 part time and on
call employees as well as active volunteers.

The Harwood Museum received accreditation by AAM in 2017.

The Harwood Museum preserves, collects, and exhibits historic and
contemporary art and culture of Taos and Northern New Mexico. The Museum
stimulates learning, creativity and research in its region, reinforcing the
University's academic mission, while presenting Taos art to the world and the
world's art to Taos.

Reporting to the Harwood Museum Governing Board and the Provost's
Office, the Director of the Harwood Museum of Art is responsible for planning,
programming, and operational aspects of the Museum, within guidelines and
procedures stipulated by the University of New Mexico.

Program responsibilities include exhibits, educational programs,
fundraising efforts, public relations, publications, and other printed
materials. Operations encompass the development and supervision of staff, and
responsibility for the Museum's finances, budget and facilities.

The Director actively represents the Museum to all its constituencies,
including patrons and contributors, volunteers, Harwood members, the University
of New Mexico community, and the general public of Taos and Northern New
Mexico. Employees in this job are subject to the terms and conditions of
an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review
and are reviewed on an annual basis. In addition, this is a benefits eligible
position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed degrees(s) from an accredited institution that are above the
minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year
basis.

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience that is Directly to
the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Master's degree

·Demonstrated leadership capabilities and
Strategic Planning skills

·Experience working with a governing board and
board development.

·Ability to work cooperatively and effectively
with staff, Boards, volunteers, and in community relations and outreach
capacities in a diverse environment.

·Competencies in management of operations,
including the administration, development and oversight of personnel.

·Record of fundraising experience.

·Art museum experience, such as exhibitions,
programs, education, marketing, development and collections.

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